Registered Nursing Associate | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Registered Nursing Associate to join community nursing teams in Christchurch. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care in patients' homes, identifying care needs, and supporting their independence. Qualifications required include being a Registered Nursing Associate and possessing a valid driver’s licence. The position offers excellent training and development opportunities, with shifts primarily during weekdays and some weekend duties expected.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Support for skill advancement

Cost covered for DBS check

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s licence.
• Current Enhanced DBS check required.
• Willingness to participate in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in their own homes.
• Identify care needs and monitor patients’ conditions.
• Support patients to maintain wellbeing and independence.
• Perform driving duties as required.

Skills

Patient care

Monitoring patient conditions

Driving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Registered Nursing Associate

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional Registered Nursing Associate to join our Community Nursing teams in Christchurch.

You will work alongside experienced Community Staff Nurses to provide high‑quality care to patients in their homes. You will confidently identify care needs, monitor patients’ conditions and record observations based on care plans. You will support people to maintain their wellbeing and independence, helping to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions. Being a driver is essential for this role.

Key responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in their own homes.
• Identify care needs, monitor patients’ conditions and record observations using care plans.
• Support people to maintain wellbeing and independence, reduce unplanned hospital admissions.
• Perform driving duties as required to access patient homes.

Working hours & shift patterns

• Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00
• Weekends, bank holidays and late shifts on a rota basis.
• Weekends and bank holidays are expected pro rata.

Requirements

• Registered Nursing Associate.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Current Enhanced DBS check.
• Willingness to learn and advance skills through our training programmes.

Training and development

We provide excellent training and development opportunities, including links to local universities, first‑class support for rapid upskilling and new skill acquisition.

Application

Applicants are invited to read the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please include a supporting statement reflecting the criteria set out in these documents. This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Dec 2025. Applicants who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship are not eligible.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.